Paul Giamatti is King John in Ironclad

Paul Giamatti will play the tyrant King John in Ironclad, a medieval-era action film that will begin production in Wales next month. Jonathan English (Minotaur) is set to direct and James Purefoy to star.

Written by Erick Kastel and English, the drama pits a member of the formidable Knights Templar (Purefoy) and his “Magnificent Seven” cohorts who defend Rochester Castle against King John and his army in 13th century England.

Rick Benattar, who worked with Giamatti on Shoot ‘Em Up, will produce alongside Andrew Curtis (Lost in La Mancha).